Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Waipahu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Waipahu, HI rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $272 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is at the city's peak level as of July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waipahu rents run roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers 51 total rentals, with a market composition dominated by houses.
Price ranges
In Waipahu, studios rent for around $2,050/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,672/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,000/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,800/month compared to $2,100/month for apartments, with houses making up nearly 70% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Waipahu
$2,750/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Waipahu is $2,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $820 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waipahu
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waipahu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waipahu, HI
Average rent prices in Waipahu have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waipahu, HI
Rent prices in Waipahu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waipahu is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waipahu run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,080.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,050 | 74% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  7% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $2,672 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 9% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Waipahu | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 6% | 35% | |
Condos | $2,600 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,025 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
74%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
28%
Waipahu
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
35%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waipahu, HI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Waipahu, HI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waipahu and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waipahu
42%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waipahu, HI is 6% higher than the median rent in Aiea, HI.
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9%$3,900
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23%$2,600
4%$2,195
1%Discover rentals in Waipahu, HI
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-244 Aniani Place #6, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Feb 25
21h ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
94-104 Pupuole Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,229
$3,099
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Waipahu
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-1063 Kaukahi Pl #1B, Waipahu, HI 96797
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jul 18
3d ago
94-207 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,096–$5,966
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
94-500 Mehe Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
94-500 Mehe Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-1063 Kaukahi Pl #1B, Waipahu, HI 96797
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jul 18
3d ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
0 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
House for rent in Waipahu
94-546 Ohepio Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,350
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,229
$3,099
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
2 baths
$4,152
$3,861
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
0 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-1363 Kulewa Loop #15U, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waipahu, HI
Quick answers to common questions about the Waipahu rental market.
How much is rent in Waipahu?
The average rent in Waipahu is $2,750 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waipahu?
Average rent prices in Waipahu have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Waipahu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waipahu is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waipahu?
To comfortably afford rent in Waipahu, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waipahu?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waipahu average around $1,850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,530/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).